Fibrin sealant for closure of mucosal penetration at the cardia during peroral endoscopic myotomy: A retrospective study at a single center

Table 2 Characteristics of the 21 mucosal penetrations and the treatment outcomes using fibrin sealant

Penetration shape, n (%)
Hole-like penetration	12 (57.1)
Linear penetration	9 (42.9)
Penetration location
Esophageal part of cardia	12 (61.9)
Stomach part of cardia	8 (38.1)
Both esophageal and stomach parts of cardia	1 (4.8)
Penetration size
Hole like penetration (cm2), mean (range)	0.14 (0.02-0.32)
Linear penetration (cm), median (range)	0.37 (0.10-1.00)
Consumed fibrin sealant amount (n)
5.0 mL	3
2.5 mL	18
Postoperative treatment
Placement of nasogastric tube (n)	2
Postoperative stay (d), median (range)	5 (5-7)